2023 My Baby's Graduating! (Pages 1-20)

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University of Michigan Class of 2023 My Baby’s Graduating

Lindsay Adlhoch

We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next! Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad, Amy and Matt

We love you so much, Mom, Dad, Will, Emmy, Grandma and Grandpa

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With a diploma in hand, your future looks so bright! You’re ready to reach for your dreams and create your own shining future. Know that we will always be proud of you! We love you to the moon and back! GO BLUE!

Love, Mom, Dad, Alex, and Audrey

Dear Kyle, On this special day, our hearts are filled with happiness. Your UofM graduation marks the beginning of your bright future. We love you endlessly. God bless you always.

With all our love, Mom, Baba, Andrew, Grace & Chloe

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Maxwell Andrews

Connor Annulis

Congratulations Max on graduating from The College of Engineering. We are so proud of your hard work and perseverance these past 4 years. Your future will be bright, and we can’t wait to walk with you on your next journey. No matter what always stay true to yourself.

Love, Dad, Mom, Mickenzie, Michael, and Mason

Faizaan Azeem

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” Nora Ephron

The ride has just begun. Live your best life. We are proud of you. We love you.

Mom, Dad, Andrew & Gracie.

Madeleine Ballard

Dear Faizaan, Congratulations! We are incredibly proud of you for reaching this milestone in just three years. Kudos to your work ethic, commitment and perseverance.

Dream big and live life to its fullest. Go Blue!

Love, Amma, Abba, Zara

Dear Mads, We’re so proud of your accomplishments, but even more for the person you’ve become. We can’t wait to see (as the poet says) what you will do with your one wild and precious life!

With deepest admiration and love, Mama & Pops

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Our little man is all grown up. Ethan, we are so proud of all your amazing accomplishments and your graduation from Michigan!

Love, Mom, Dad and Owen

Bee Wee now not so wee! Congratulations Class of ‘23! So proud of you! We love you and are with you in spirit wherever you go, whatever you do.

Mom and Dad

From the first day you were born you have done nothing but make me proud. Congratulations Honey!

I love you, Dad

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University of Michigan Class of 2023

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished, and can’t wait to see all that is yet to come!

University of Michigan Class of 2023 LOVE - Mom and Dad

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments at Michigan. Embrace all your adventures to come. Congrats and Forever GO BLUE!

Love, Mom and Dad, Taylor, Charlotte & Brady

You did It! Congratulations Noelle! Class of 2023 BS Movement Science, School of Kinesiology Graduate. We are SO proud of you! GO BLUE!

Love, Mom, Dave, Granddaddy and Soho

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AMIR MAZZARELLA

Amir, We are so immensely proud of your accomplishments. There is nothing you cannot do when you set your mind to it. You have shown greatness since the moment you stepped into the world and this world is a better place with you in it. You have such an exciting adventure ahead in this next chapter. It is certain you will conquer every challenge and opportunity put in front of you. You are an extraordinary individual in every way and in our eyes, you are simply perfect!!

Love, your family.

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Zachary Evans Behrman

“The prerequesite for knowledge is curiosity.” Keep learning, keep loving and keep being the amazing man that you are! We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Riley

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Brooke Berens

Our baby girl has graduated with a degree in BME from the best University in the world. We are so proud of you! Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Brandon

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Abby Berman

Congratulations Abby!! We are so very proud of you!

We love you so much, Mom & Dad, Go Blue!

University of Michigan Class of 2023

Amelia Berry

“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” You did it Peeper! We are ALL so very proud of you. You are our favorite!

Kameron Betz

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, & GREAT TIMES AT UM!

Camden Binette

Congratulations on all your hard work! We look forward to what is written in your next chapter and watching you shine. Cheers sweetheart!

We love youMommy, Pops, Ashley and Rosie xoxo

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Mehreen (Mano) Alavi

Mano, congratulations on your graduation! You have an exciting future awaiting you. We love you and wish you forever happiness and success in life. No matter what life throws at you, begin each day with appreciation for the simple things in life. Go forth and set the world on fire!

Love, Mama, Baba, Maryam, Arsalan and Dani

Caroline Stice

Caroline Stice

Samantha Hicks

Samantha Hicks

Colleen Sharkey

Colleen Sharkey

Celia Pagnucco

Celia Pagnucco

Jordin Rickard

Jordin Rickard

Shweta Suri

Shweta Suri

Isabella Scrafano

Isabella Scrafano

Lily Anderson

Emma Driscoll

Emma Driscoll

Emily Asmussen

Emily Asmussen

Mary Clare Shay

Mary Clare Shay

Caroline Candy

Lily Anderson

Lauren Constantine

Caroline Candy

Congratulations to our Green House Seniors Go Blue!

We love you!

We love you!

Congratulations to our Green House Seniors Go Blue!

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So proud of you and your accomplishment! Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this graduation day. You are a Leader and the Best! I am honored to be your dad!

Love you!

University of Michigan Class of 2023

Congratulations! We are so proud of you and have loved watching you grow from your first day of preschool to now! Can’t wait to see what your future holds. Go Ben and Go Blue!

University of Michigan Class of 2023

Abby, we have enjoyed watching you grow up to be the amazing woman you are today. We have seen you work hard to accomplish all the various goals you have set for yourself. You have always been so attentive to learning and challenging yourself to try new things. Success isn’t just an ending to a goal accomplished; it is a mindset that YOU have. We pray that God will continue to watch over and guide you in your life journey. Wishing you all that you want for yourself, as we know you will make it happen! Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be. We Love you and are so proud! Go BLUE!!

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Abby Bracken

Congratulations Abby!

We are so proud of you and your hard work!

Love, Mom, Dad, Rosie, and Tessa

Look out world, here she comes!

Congratulations Josh! We are so proud of you! Three generations of Michigan grads! It is great to be a Michigan Wolverine! We can’t wait to see what’s next!

Love, Mom, Dad, Matt and Shaggy

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Grace Brigdon

Nicholas Caseria

Grace, we are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and success! We cannot wait to see the amazing things you will accomplish in life.

With Love and Admiration, Mom, Dad, Jake, George and Charlie. GO BLUE 2023!!

Dear Nick,

Congratulations! We are so proud of you. We know there will be many more great achievements in your future!

We love you very much, Mom, Dad, Rachel, Peewee, Peanut, and Buff

Jordan R. C asper

Gabriella Ceritano

CONGRATULATIONS!

YOU DID IT!

This is certainly proof that you can do anything. We look forward to you forging your path. You are the greatest gift, an amazing daughter, and we could not be prouder. Well-done Mum’s Boodah, Dad’s Jordy!

All our love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations Gabriella! We are incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments at Michigan. You are truly an amazing young woman with a bright future. You have worked hard and made friendships and memories that will last forever. Thank you for the great joy and pride you always give us. Hail to the Victors!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Alex

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University of Michigan Class of 2023 My Baby’s Graduating

Congratulations Sophie! Over the last four years you have weathered COVID, chosen a major that you love, made good friends, traveled abroad, backpacked in search of moose bones, advocated for student mental health and become a yoga teacher. May you continue to fully embrace life and work toward your goals.

With much love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations Callie!! What an amazing accomplishment. Just remember if you’re not careful you’ll learn something new everyday.

Love, Mom :-)

Love and Admiration Mom & Dad

Time’s flown! We couldn’t be prouder of the amazing young man you’ve become.

Congratulations on this milestone achievement! Keep discovering, pursuing your passions with the determination that brought you here today!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jordan, Landon & Grandparents

Congratulations Hannah! We are so proud of everything that you have accomplished and we are excited to see what you will achieve in the future. You are an amazing person, daughter, sister and friend. We love you so much!! Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jack

Congratulations on all you have accomplished! We love you so much, and couldn’t be more proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jessica, Samantha, Tyler, & Rocky

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Dearest Wen,

We are, as always, so proud of who you are and will be and of all you have done and will do!

Best Wishes, Love, and Support, Mom, Dad, Esther, Mary Jane, Ann, Ping, Chris and Ling

Wen Tyr Plotnick W’23

‘23

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Ana Connolly

Ana, Congratulations, we are very proud of you!

Hannah Coles

Congratulations, Hannah! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you the best in your next chapter of life!

Aaron Comstock

Congratulations Aaron!!

Love, Mom and Dad

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Love, Mom and Dad

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Catherine Conklin

“Do” - In your early years, this was your word for “Yes”; “Do” - what makes you happy! You “Do” you, Catherine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you “Do” next! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Christopher

Oliver Copeland

We are so proud Ollo!

Love Mom, Dad, Audie, Grammy, Bonnie, Sam & Bennett

Love, Mom

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Lulia Dobrin

Congratulations Iulia! Continue to live with passion, love what you do, and change the world for the better! We will always be there for you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sofia, Buni, and Leo

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Jack Murphy Gisondi

The sun shines brightly on you, Jack. And you have shared your warm glow with everyone. “CHASE ME !” you chimed, as we ran behind your peach fuzz head. The most adventurous foodie, loving fantasy Lit, the NBA and all that is Japanese. Keep shining with joyous passion, fuzzy frog.

Love, Mom, Dad & Katie

Jasper

Congratulations! We are so proud of you!

Dad- Uncle Dave-Aunt Jan and Harrison

Love,
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Congratulations, Erik! We have always loved your creative spirit and are so proud of your accomplishments.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jack (Bobbee too!)

University of Michigan Class of 2023

You did it, pandemic and all! We are proud and blessed to be parents to the intelligent, funny, empathetic, warm, loving, admirable and STRONG woman you are. Your future is limitless!

Love you endlessly, Mom and Dad

University of Michigan Class of 2023

Congratulations, Lucy! We are so proud of your academic success at Ann Arbor! Look out, NYC! Go Blue, Baby!

Love, Mom, Dad, Lilly, Tess, and Grace

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Congratulations Jonathan, we’re so proud of you and grateful for your talents and hard work. Look forward to seeing your future journey!

Love Mum, Dad, Timothy and Grandma

Ally we are so proud of you! Your hard work and dedication to being your best brought you to this point. Go out and conquer your path! You have so many exciting times ahead!

Love, Mom, Tony and AJ

Congratulations, Elisa Rae! You made it! You have navigated the ups and downs of attending college (including during a pandemic!), and you have accomplished so much along the way. We are so proud of all of your hard work, and the amazing person you are.

We love you, Mom and Dad

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Jonathan Alexander Dong Alyssa Donovan Elisa Dornbos Erik Dagoberg Kamiya Dawson Lucy Louise Deerin

Noah Chazonoff

Rhea Chowdhury

Congratulations!! We are so incredibly proud of you. This is just the beginning of a wonderful life. Keep shining!

Congratulations Noah! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Wishing you lots of happiness and success in the next chapter of your life.

We love you very much! Mom, Dad, Mandy, Sami and Charlie.

Love, Mom, Dad & Neiloy

Annie Cooper

Gabriel Correa-Acosta

Querido Gaby: Felicidades en tu graduación. Estamos muy orgullosos de ti. Te queremos mucho y deseamos un futuro brillante para ti.

Annie – we love you and are SO proud of you! Congrats on your big graduation day! Just Keep Swimming! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Maddy, Teddy & Eli

Congratulations on We are very proud of you. We love you and wish for a bright

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Hana Dyer

‘Let your life proceed by its own design. Born to [us] Cassidy’. Being part of your journey has been the delight of our lives. Congratulations to our sweet girl. Go Blue Forever.

Love, Mom and Dad

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David Engel

May you always have happiness and opportunity and be surrounded by love. We LOVE you! Happy Graduation!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Audrey

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Sophia Ernst

Sophia, We’re so proud of all you have accomplished at UM! GO BLUE!! We can’t wait to see where life takes you next!

With Love and Kisses, Mom, Dad, Hannah, Cal and Nate

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Wendy Fang

I wish you a very bright future. We’ve seen your sacrifices and hard work, and we’re delighted it paid off so wonderfully.

Congratulations on your graduation and we are proud of you, my precious daughter!

Love, Mom and Dad

Conrad Ferguson

Congratulations Conrad! This is a tremendous accomplishment and we look forward to your bright future! Wishing you all the best.

Loves of Love Mom, Dad, Kobe, DJ, Terryn

Mia, we are so proud of you and all you have accomplished during your time at Michigan. Good luck, and Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Andrew

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Orestes Philip Rellos

Political Science with High Honors

Congratulations on your graduation from the University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Department of Political Science. We applaud the significant knowledge and skills you have gained over the past four years, your pursuit of graduate professional studies and a promising career, and your lifelong search for excellence. Make your heritage, your family, and all who know you proud of your achievements and contributions to the World. We know you will confidently fulfill your utmost potential. We know you will make a difference with your life throughout life.

Your pillars of encouragement and support, your loving family

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We are so proud of our kitten! We love you to the moon and back!

We are so proud of you. Congratulations on your well deserved success.

Lexi, we are so proud of all that you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see you take on the world! We love you so much!

Love, Mom and Dad and all the Polederos & Figueroa clan

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Love, Mom, Dad and Anthony

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Love, Mom, Dad, Jami, and Max

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So proud of you beautiful boo! Shine like the whole universe is yours.

Congratulations Julia! We are so proud of you. Forever GO BLUE!

Congratulations on your graduation from the University of Michigan! We are so proud of you and excited to see what you do next. Go Blue!

Love, Mom and Dad

XOXO, Mom, Dad, Kathryn and William

We love you, Mom, Dad, Zach, Spike and Charlie

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Julia Kelleher

Julia, we are all so incredibly proud of you. You never fail to amaze us with your hard work and all the goals you set for yourself - and always achieve!!!

Love, Mom, Mikey, Catherine, Dad, Natalie, Nanny, Poppy, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Lori, Aunt Diane, Uncle Curt, Seanie, CJ, Jacqueline, Katherine, Allie and Lizzy.

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Congratulations, Gaea, on your accomplishments! We’re proud of you today and everyday. May your future be full of adventure and learning.

Love, Mom & Dad

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Joshua Gershoff

The Man, The Legend, The Josh..... Swag.....

Congrats Eden! We love you and are so proud! GO BLUE CLASS of ‘23!

Mother, Father, Ashley, Eric & Marrol

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Love, Mom, Dad & Jonah (U of M Class of ‘24)

Jack, Congratulations we are so proud of you and all your hard work. Can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.

Love, Dad and Mom

Carlos Gonzalez

We are so proud of all your achievements. We wish you the best in your new chapter of life.

We proudly and happily share this important moment in your life, wishing you the best in the chapter that begins now.

Enjoy every moment of this journey that is life.

Love, Mom, Dad, Brother and Sisters!

Love, Mom and Andres

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